Montana State University

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25333

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Kayla Ouert

(406) 994-4411

kayla.ouert@montana.edu

Classification Title Program Coord II

Working Title Program Coordinator II

Brief Position Overview

Great opportunity for someone seeking experience in the medical field.

Position Number 4N1753

Department WWAMI Medical Educ Program

Division WWAMI Medical Education Program

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE .49 FTE

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Starting $21.99 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type Classified Hourly

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Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

The WWAMI Medical Education Program provides education at MSU Bozeman for first and second year medical students in partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine. The teaching includes several laboratory classes that use anatomical dissection.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the Montana Body Donation (MBDP) files and correspondence.
• Communicate with funeral homes and families regarding potential and actual donations.
• Pick up and embalm cadavers; prepare cadavers for storage.
• Assist in preparation of the WWAMI anatomy teaching laboratories.
• Complete dissections in preparation for WWAMI student labs, as required.
• Assist in setting up laboratory exams for the WWAMI students, as needed.
• Maintain the Permanent Anatomical Teaching Collection and lab specimen catalog of partner institutions.
• Arrange for acquisition of cadavers and cadaver exchanges, and use of the Permanent Anatomical Teaching Collection, with anatomical teaching programs across the state.
• Arrange, document, and communicate final disposition of donations.
• Facilitate anatomical teaching demonstrations for interested groups.
• Perform miscellaneous duties in support of the WWAMI program.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Bachelors degree in one of the Biological Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience..
2. Undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology, including anatomy.
3. Experience making chemical solutions and with general laboratory safety. Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals and biological samples.
4. Experience working with human cadavers.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Demonstrated experience as a student assistant teacher (SA) or teaching assistant (TA) or instructor in human gross anatomy working with cadavers.
2. Demonstrated experience with proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Prior knowledge of Access database software and Adobe Acrobat DC preferred.
3. Demonstrated experience with organizational skills, and the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
4. Demonstrated experience embalming cadavers for anatomy instruction.
5. Demonstrated experience with anatomical dissections.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff and students.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have experience communicating complex scientific information to a broad variety of audiences.
• Have the ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks and in different roles.
• Maintain effective attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands.
• Possess a commitment to health education.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Exercise good judgment and self motivation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of records and information.
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to express empathy when talking with bereaved families.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends, and be available to answer an on-call cell phone everyday.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

• Transport and move items up to 75 lbs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

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Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on April 22, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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